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    Spencer build in the UK

    Finally got my kit delivered today from the USA via Holland

    Can’t wait to start the build

    Boxes everywhere

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    Congratulations, let the fun begin!
    33' Hot Rod Coupe/Roadster (GEN 1), Fendered, Ford 302, 350hp, EFI, AOD, 4-Link, Double Adjustable Koni Coilovers, Split Rear Exhaust, Electric Power Steering, AC/Heat/Defrost, Moser 8.8"-3.55, Willwood Front/Rear Brakes, 18" x 8" Fronts/20" x 10" Rears, Ordered: 1.26.17, Arrived: 3.29.17, First Start: 7.2.18, Go Cart: 11.4.18 Paint/Body: 2.23.19, Back Home: 11.24.19, Completed: NEVER!; View More Pics @ https://starmobileone.com/

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    Welcome to the party!
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    '33 Hot Rod 2nd Gen. Blueprint 383 Sniper TKO Delivered 4/14/2019
    Full Fenders, Top, 3-Link, Wilwoods
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    Where are you located in the UK? Would love to drop in someday if it is not to cheecky to ask!!?

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    Welcome to the fray

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    Congratulations. I am looking forward to a RHD build thread. Although we have a number of RHD '33 Hot Rods being built here in Australia I don't see much about them on this forum.

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    Quote Originally Posted by j33ptj View Post
    Where are you located in the UK? Would love to drop in someday if it is not to cheecky to ask!!?
    Sorry for the delay

    I’m in Essex /M25 J31

    Spence

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    Managed to get a few days in the workshop on the build

    Front suspension is all done, front brakes, rear axle and 3 link all done

    Brake lines front and back, pedal Box, wiring loom run, firewall, steering all done

    Need to source a rear brake set up as didn’t know there wasn’t one in the kit

    Engine and box in next ( got New Ford Performance Coyote engine )

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    Couple of quick questions whilst getting the engine ready

    Notice my fuel tank has 6 threaded holes for the fuel gauge and pick up but I’ve been supplied a internal tank fuel
    Pump and plastic high pressure lines that don’t fit the tank hole or have anyway of fixing or sealing it

    Also a massive expansion tank for the coolant is this used as looks horrible

    I’ll
    Upload photos later
    Last edited by Grusks; 08-07-2019 at 02:16 PM.

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    Fuel Bits

    Tank with the fuel pick and other bits

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    Wrong tank or wrong pump or me being stupid and missing something
    Last edited by Grusks; 08-07-2019 at 02:18 PM.

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    Also i have a ford alternator in a box but reading the install instructions, i need a Honda one ..??

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    Quote Originally Posted by Grusks View Post
    Also i have a ford alternator in a box but reading the install instructions, i need a Honda one ..??
    Yes, you need to buy the correct model year Honda alternator. The stock Ford alternator won't fit in the Hot Rod chassis and you have to cut off one of the alternator mounting bosses to fit the Coyote into the chassis. It's a tight squeeze, but it all works as shown in the build manual.

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    I am using the ford alternator, wanted more power, To get the no clutch pulley ask for the auto trany pulley, Run as one wire alternator, do not hook up the wires from the PCM. Do not ask, it locked up and no belt on the way to CHP. Works good as one wire.

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    Cheers guys

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    How is the progress going??

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